PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11200 - CCLR s.17 - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation: Diaper cream located in an unlatched cupboard , carries a warning to avoid contact with eyes.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure children do not have access to items that may be hazardous to their health and or safety.
Date to be Corrected: Sept 1, 2017
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11470 - DLSOP Safe Play Space (additional equipment [b1]) - [bullet 1] Pools, trampolines, and other atypical equipment may be desired by some licensees. The use of this type of equipment requires careful and detailed consideration on a case-by- case basis. Although the use of such equipment is not prohibited by the Child Care Licensing Regulation, it may pose additional risks to the health and safety of children. Some considerations include: whether the equipment meets the needs of the children in care, what additional types of risk are involved if used, what necessary steps will be needed to ensure adequate active supervision, and how will staff ensure the equipment is used and maintained properly.
Observation: inflatable wading pool located within the outdoor play area , ( observed empty ) Licensee described that a very small amount of water would be used.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a policy is developed to instruct staff in safety measures and supervision practices should you continue to use this piece of equipment. - see comments and refer to the Resources available on the FH Website - DOLSOP - Safe Play Space.
Date to be Corrected: Sept 5, 2017
STAFFING: 12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation: 3 staff files audited , 1 file contains names of references however there is no evidence to support the references have been contacted
Corrective Action(s): please ensure a system is in place to demonstrate that you have obtained references.
Date to be Corrected: Sept 5, 2017
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15010 - CCLR s.14(4)(a) - A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (a) a covered container for soiled clothing.
Observation: diaper disposed of into an uncovered garbage can , accessible to children.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure a covered container is in place next to the diaper change area.
Date to be Corrected: Sept 5, 2017
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